Chatham County public meetings in 2024

24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board to approve $1.886 million Axon equipment contract for Sheriff's Office

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts, including a $1,886,111.32 equipment purchase for the Sheriff's Office and a $571,100 renovation contract for the Goldston Library. They will also adopt a memorandum of understanding matching $500,000 for a broadband grant and consider rezoning requests for parcels totaling about 46.6 acres. Additional items include surplus and conveyance of county property to the Town of Pittsboro and other routine reports and recognitions.

Approve $1,886,111.32 Axon equipment contract for the Sheriff's Office (piggyback contract)
Approve $571,100 contract with Laughlin‑Sutton Construction for Goldston Library renovation
Approve $500,000 match for the Completing Access to Broadband grant (MOU with NC Dept. of IT)
Vote on rezoning parcels 2752, 93852, 18909 from CD‑CC to R‑1 Residential (≈46.607 acres)
Adopt resolution to surplus and convey property on Pittsboro Elementary School Road with a 20‑ft easement to the Town of Pittsboro

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✓ Decided: Chatham County denies Summit Church rezoning requests

The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to deny two rezoning requests by Qunity, PA for the Summit Church project, adopting non-consistency statements for denial. The board also approved the FY26-32 Capital Improvements Plan, amended to remove a consolidated Aging Services facility option, and approved the FY26 Human Services Nonprofit Allocation process with a 20% per-agency threshold.

Denied rezoning of Parcels 2752, 93852, 18909 from CD-CC to R-1 (5-0)
Denied rezoning of Parcels 18750, 18896, 18897 from CD-CC to CD-O&I (5-0)
Approved FY26-32 Capital Improvements Plan, amended to remove consolidated Aging Services facility (5-0)
Approved continuation of FY25 goals/outcomes for FY26 Human Services Nonprofit Allocation (5-0)
Approved option two for funding methodology with 20% per-agency threshold (5-0)
Approved $571,100 contract for Goldston Library renovation (5-0)
Approved $1,886,111.32 Axon equipment piggyback contract (5-0)
Approved $500,000 match for Broadband grant MOU (5-0)

Historic Courthouse Courtroom

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (30 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

24-5685 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5689 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5690 — adopted

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5691 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5692 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5695 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5697 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5698 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5700 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5703 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5708 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5712 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5713 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5714 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5452 — adopted

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5710 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

ADJOURNMENT — adjourned

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5715 — adopted

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5716 — adopted

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5718 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Chatham County Board of Commissioners to swear in new members and elect leadership

The Board of Commissioners will swear in newly elected members Karen Howard and Amanda Robertson. The body will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair from its members. Other items include votes on a community grant application and official bonds for county positions.

Swearing in of Commissioners Karen Howard and Amanda Robertson
Election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair
Vote on America 250 NC Community Grant Application
Vote to approve bonds for Finance Director, Deputy Finance Director, Sheriff, Register of Deeds, and Tax Administrator

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✓ Decided: Chatham County Board swears in new commissioners, elects Howard as chair

The Board of Commissioners held a regular session where newly elected members Karen Howard and Amanda Robertson were sworn in. The board unanimously elected Karen Howard as Chair and Katie Kenlan as Vice-Chair, and approved the consent agenda including the America 250 NC Community Grant Application and bonds for several county officials.

Swore in newly elected Commissioners Karen Howard and Amanda Robertson
Elected Karen Howard as Chair (5-0)
Elected Katie Kenlan as Vice-Chair (5-0)
Approved America 250 NC Community Grant Application (5-0)
Approved bonds for Finance Director, Deputy Finance Director, Sheriff, Register of Deeds, and Tax Administrator (5-0)

Historic Courthouse Courtroom

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF REGULAR SESSION AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5687 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

ADJOURNMENT — adjourned

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5682 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5693 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

24-5694 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Amanda Robertson yea

A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that the meeting was adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 yea

Howard yea · Kenlan yea · Delaney yea · Gomez Flores yea

Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to review FY26-32 Recommended Capital Improvements Plan

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review and discuss the recommended Capital Improvements Plan for fiscal years 2026-2032.

Review of FY26-32 Recommended Capital Improvements Plan (Item 24-5680)

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✓ Decided: Commissioners reviewed the FY 2026-2032 Capital Improvements Plan

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review the proposed FY 2026-2032 Capital Improvements Plan, which includes various school, park, and county infrastructure projects. No final votes were taken on the plan, as it is scheduled for approval on December 16, 2024. The Board reached a consensus to proceed with the identified projects and to include a future project for land conservation purchases.

Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ADJOURNMENT — adjourned

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

A motion was made by Vice Chair Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Page 3Chatham County, NC November 19, 2024Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes Katie Kenlan, that the meeting was adjourned at…

4 yea

Dasher yea · Howard yea · Kenlan yea · Delaney yea

Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board votes $2 million school ventilation upgrade using ARPA funds

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $2 million subaward to Chatham County Schools for gymnasium ventilation improvements using American Rescue Plan Act funds. They will also approve contracts for water line extensions ($143,768), fire hydrant replacement ($726,651.41), and purchase six police utility vehicles ($243,298.20). The agenda includes adopting a revised Unified Development Ordinance and holding public hearings on the FY2026‑2032 Capital Improvements Plan and a rezoning request on NC 87 N. Additional items are retiree recognitions and presentations from Cooperative Extension.

Vote to approve $2,000,000 subaward for school gym ventilation improvements (ARPA funds)
Vote to approve CDM Smith Task Order #1 water line extensions contract for $143,768.00
Vote to award fire hydrant replacement contract to Hunter Contracting for $726,651.41
Vote to authorize purchase of six Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles for $243,298.20
Public hearing on FY2026‑2032 Capital Improvements Plan

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✓ Decided: Chatham County adopts Unified Development Ordinance, overhauling land-use rules

The Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to adopt the Recode Chatham Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), a comprehensive rewrite of the county's zoning and land development regulations. The board also held public hearings on a rezoning request for a Dollar General store and a rezoning request from Summit Church, referring both to the Planning Board without taking action. All other agenda items, including budget amendments, contracts, and appointments, were approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda.

Adopted Unified Development Ordinance (5-0)
Approved FY2024-2025 budget amendments (5-0)
Approved $2M ARPA subaward for school gym ventilation (5-0)
Approved $726,651 fire hydrant replacement contract (5-0)
Approved $243,298 purchase of six police vehicles (5-0)
Referred Dollar General rezoning to Planning Board
Referred Summit Church rezoning to Planning Board
Approved 2025 Schedule of Values (5-0)

Historic Courthouse Courtroom

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (31 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF REGULAR SESSION AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5621 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5626 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5628 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5630 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5631 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5632 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5633 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5634 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5635 — adopted

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5636 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5637 — adopted

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5638 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5639 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5645 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5646 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5647 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5648 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5652 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on water system merger with City of Sanford

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will vote to approve an interlocal agreement merging the county's water system with the City of Sanford. The meeting also includes votes on water system development fees, water rate amendments, and the approval of budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Vote to approve water system merger with City of Sanford
Vote to approve water system development fees effective March 1, 2025
Vote to approve water rate amendments effective March 1, 2025
Vote to approve Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Amendments
Vote to appoint Jeff Wilson to the Board of Equalization and Review

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✓ Decided: Chatham County approves water system merger with Sanford

The Board of Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement to merge the county's water system with the City of Sanford, along with related ordinances for system development fees and water rate increases effective March 1, 2025. The board also approved a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans, adopted the consent agenda including budget amendments and the appointment of Jeff Wilson to the Board of Equalization and Review, and discussed the Unified Development Ordinance, providing guidance for the final draft. The work session agenda was initially rejected but the regular session agenda was approved as amended.

Approved interlocal agreement to merge county water system with City of Sanford (5-0)
Approved ordinance adopting water System Development Fees effective March 1, 2025 (5-0)
Approved amendment to water rates effective March 1, 2025 (5-0)
Approved resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans (5-0)
Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and appointment of Jeff Wilson (5-0)
Approved application for U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (5-0)
Approved minutes from multiple prior meetings (5-0)
Work session agenda approval motion failed (5-0)

Historic Courthouse Courtroom

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (25 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF REGULAR SESSION AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5610 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5611 — adopted

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5613 — adopted

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5614 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5615 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

ADJOURNMENT — adjourned

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5622 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5623 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5624 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5625 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5597 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5620 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5641 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea · Karen Howard yea

24-5642 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea · Karen Howard yea

24-5663 — adopted

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5664 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

24-5668 — adopted

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Katie Kenlan yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea

Mon Oct 28, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Chatham County and Town of Pittsboro hold special joint meeting

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners and Pittsboro Board of Commissioners are meeting to receive presentations and hold discussions on shared priorities. The session focuses on tax reappraisals, development ordinances, and redevelopment initiatives.

Presentation on the Tax Reappraisal Program
Update on the Chatham County Unified Development Ordinance
Mixed-use redevelopment initiative of town and county parcels in Pittsboro
General discussion on TriRiver mergers
Presentation on the Pittsboro scenic overlay district

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✓ Decided: Chatham County and Pittsboro hold joint special meeting, no decisions made

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners and the Town of Pittsboro held a joint special meeting on October 28, 2024, to receive presentations on several topics, including the tax reappraisal program, the Unified Development Ordinance update, a mixed-use redevelopment initiative, TriRiver utility mergers, and the Pittsboro scenic overlay district. All five agenda items were received and filed, with no formal decisions or votes taken on any of them. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

Received and filed tax reappraisal program presentation
Received and filed Unified Development Ordinance update presentation
Received and filed mixed-use redevelopment initiative presentation
Received and filed TriRiver mergers discussion
Received and filed Pittsboro scenic overlay district presentation
Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center - 1192 U.S. Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ADJOURNMENT — adjourned

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

A motion was made by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that the meeting was adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 yea

Dasher yea · Howard yea · Delaney yea · Gomez Flores yea

Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on water system merger, farmland plan, and budget amendments

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will vote on a water system merger with the City of Sanford, adopt the 2024 Farmland Protection Plan, and approve budget amendments and contracts. The meeting also includes public hearings on revaluation schedules and subdivision regulations.

Vote to approve water system merger with City of Sanford
Vote to adopt 2024 Farmland Protection Plan and FY 2025 CAPD Trust Fund budget
Vote to approve Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Amendments
Public hearing on draft 2025 revaluation Schedule of Values
Public hearing on amendments to Chatham County Subdivision Regulations

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✓ Decided: Board approves farmland plan, dam repairs, and subdivisions; tables water merger

The Board approved the 2024 Farmland Protection Plan, the 2025-2028 Blueprint, and the FY2025 CAPD Trust Fund schedule. They also approved the Northeast Park Dam Repair Project Ordinance, several subdivision plats, and budget amendments. Votes to merge the county water system with the City of Sanford and to adjust water rates were tabled until November 4, 2024.

Approved 2024 Farmland Protection Plan (4-0)
Approved 2025-2028 Farmland Protection Blueprint (4-0)
Approved FY 2025 CAPD Trust Fund schedule and budget (4-0)
Approved Northeast Park Dam Repair Project Ordinance (4-0)
Approved FY 2024-2025 Budget Amendments (4-0)
Approved $89,240 HRSA grant for doula collaborative (4-0)
Approved Hamlet’s Forest Subdivision plat (47 lots) (4-0)
Approved Parks at Meadowview Phases 2-4 plat (453 lots) (4-0)

Historic Courthouse Courtroom

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (52 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION AGENDA — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Karen Howard absent · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5567 — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF REGULAR SESSION AGENDA — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5381 — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5539 — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5550 — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5565 — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5568 — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5569 — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5571 — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5572 — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5575 — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5576 — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5578 — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5579 — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5581 — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5582 — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5585 — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5588 — approved

4 yea · 1 absent

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard absent · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 2:30 PM

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to vote on property purchase, grants, and UDO public hearing

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting to receive updates on the draft Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and a potential water district merger. The board will also vote on routine reappointments, grant acceptances, a property purchase, and a pyrotechnics display permit. A public hearing on the draft UDO is scheduled.

Vote to reappoint Zachary Brian to the Board of Health for a second term
Vote to accept up to $78,000 in Medicaid funding for CAP/DA equipment
Vote to authorize purchase of property on Bynum Beach Road for $43,000
Hold public hearing for the draft Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
Vote to approve a three-year contract with Granicus for website hosting

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✓ Decided: Board hears UDO public comments, refers draft to Planning Board

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the draft Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and referred it to the Planning Board for further review. The board also approved a consent agenda with multiple reappointments and funding acceptances, and received updates on the TriRiver water merger and county assistance to western NC after Hurricane Helene.

Referred draft UDO to Planning Board after public hearing
Reappointed Zachary Brian to Board of Health (5-0)
Reappointed Jenny Williams as Tax Collector/Assessor (5-0)
Reappointed Larry Miller to ABC Board (5-0)
Accepted $78,000 Medicaid funding for CAP/DA (5-0)
Accepted $8,000 Ann Wolfe grant for healthy homes (5-0)
Accepted $10,000 for farmworker flu/COVID funding (5-0)
Approved $43,000 purchase of Bynum Beach Road property (5-0)

Historic Courthouse Courtroom

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF REGULAR SESSION AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5534 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5544 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5545 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5549 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5551 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5556 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5557 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5563 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5564 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5570 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5573 — adopted

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

ADJOURNMENT — adjourned

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5587 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

A motion was made by Vice Chair Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 yea

Dasher yea · Howard yea · Delaney yea · Gomez Flores yea

Mon Sep 30, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Chatham County and Siler City hold joint special meeting

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners and Siler City Board of Commissioners are meeting to receive presentations and hold discussions. The session focuses on regional planning, tax reappraisals, and utility mergers.

Siler City Town Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation Report
Tax Reappraisal Program Schedule of Values 2025 presentation
Chatham Reentry Program presentation
General discussion on TriRiver mergers

parks-and-recreationtaxesreentry-servicesutilitiesintergovernmental-cooperation

✓ Decided: Joint meeting hears parks, tax, reentry, utility merger updates

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners held a special joint meeting with the Siler City Board of Commissioners, receiving presentations on the Siler City Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the 2025 tax reappraisal program, the Chatham Reentry Program, and the TriRiver utility mergers with the City of Sanford. No formal decisions or votes were taken on these items; the meeting was informational and adjourned with a unanimous vote.

Received presentation on Siler City Parks and Recreation Master Plan implementation
Received presentation on 2025 Tax Reappraisal Program
Received presentation on Chatham Reentry Program
Held general discussion on TriRiver utility mergers with City of Sanford
Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Siler City Aging Services Building Located at 112 Village Lake Road, Siler City, NC 27344

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ADJOURNMENT — adjourned

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

A motion was made by Vice Chair Howard, seconded by Commissioner Kenlan, that this be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 3Chatham County, NC September 30, 2024Board of…

4 yea

Dasher yea · Howard yea · Delaney yea · Gomez Flores yea

Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on 2025 Reappraisal Schedule of Values and public safety equipment

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2025 Reappraisal Schedule of Values and vote to schedule a public hearing for October 21. The meeting includes votes on several public safety vehicle and equipment purchases and a public hearing regarding the Vicker’s Village project.

Purchase of 7 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles ($283,847.90) and 3 Ford F-150s ($215,910.15)
Purchase of public safety radios from Motorola Solutions for $351,181.59
Public hearing for a revision to the Vicker’s Village Conditional District Compact Community
Special Use Permit for a 285 ft wireless tower at 4162 Bonlee Bennett Rd
Public hearing for $31,000 in Aging Services funding via NC DOT 5310 Grant

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✓ Decided: Board hires Bryan Thompson as County Manager, effective Dec. 27, 2024

The Board approved an employment agreement with Bryan Thompson to become County Manager effective December 27, 2024. They also set a public hearing for the 2025 Reappraisal Schedule of Values on October 21, 2024, and approved a $31,000 local match for a transportation grant for Aging Services. Several appointments and contracts were approved, but a motion to reappoint two Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee members failed, and the subsequent motion to appoint new members also failed.

Approved employment agreement with Bryan Thompson as County Manager (5-0)
Set public hearing for 2025 Reappraisal Schedule of Values on Oct. 21, 2024 (5-0)
Approved $31,000 local match for NC DOT 5310 grant for Aging Services (5-0)
Approved purchase of 7 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles and 3 F-150s for Animal Resources (5-0)
Approved purchase of public safety radios from Motorola Solutions for $351,181.59 (5-0)
Approved contract with Granicus for SMARTGov software (5-0)
Approved contract with Guardian RFID for jail management system (5-0)
Reappointment of Joy Hewitt and Ann Gere to Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee failed (2-3)

Historic Courthouse Courtroom

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

24-5520 — approved

6 nay · 4 yea

Mike Dasher nay · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores nay · Katie Kenlan yea · Mike Dasher nay · Karen Howard nay · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan nay

The other 31 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Sep 4, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Chatham County Board of Commissioners holds special session

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of a closed session to discuss personnel matters and procedural votes.

Closed session to consider qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, or employment conditions of a public officer or employee

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✓ Decided: Board holds closed session on personnel matter, adjourns

The Board of Commissioners met in special session and voted unanimously to enter closed session to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. After the closed session, the board voted unanimously to return to open session and then adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

Voted 5-0 to enter closed session under NCGS § 143-318.11(a)(6) for personnel matter
Voted 5-0 to come out of closed session
Voted 5-0 to adjourn at 8:09 PM

Historic Courthouse Courtroom

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

24-5505 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5506 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

ADJOURNMENT — adjourned

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

A motion was made by Vice Chair Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, to adjourned at 8:09pm. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 yea

Dasher yea · Howard yea · Delaney yea · Gomez Flores yea

Mon Aug 19, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss potential utility merger with TriRiver Water

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review a potential utility merger between Chatham County and TriRiver Water. The regular session includes votes on several land rezonings, grant applications, and public health contracts.

Potential merger of Chatham County Utilities and TriRiver Water (Sanford)
Rezoning of 46.607 acres on US 15-501 N to R-1 Residential and 50.117 acres at 9780 US 15-501 N to CD-O&I
Purchase of property on JS Waters School Road for $23,560.00
Sale of 0.037 acres at 2855 Old US 1 in Moncure to NCDOT for $5,050
Grant applications for gymnasium replacements in Bennett, Bonlee, and Silk Hope

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✓ Decided: Board directs staff to explore utility merger with TriRiver Water

The Board of Commissioners directed staff to explore a potential utility merger with TriRiver Water and return with a recommendation for a merger agreement. The board also approved an amendment to an interlocal agreement with Sanford for water and wastewater infrastructure at the CAM Site, and adopted the 2025 meeting and budget calendars. Several rezoning requests were referred to the Planning Board for further review.

Directed staff to explore utility merger with TriRiver Water and return with recommendation (5-0)
Approved amendment to interlocal agreement with Sanford for CAM Site water/wastewater infrastructure (5-0)
Adopted 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting and budget calendars (5-0)
Approved consent agenda including multiple grants, contracts, and appointments (5-0)
Referred rezoning requests for Qunity parcels to Planning Board
Approved 12 legislative goals to submit to NCACC (5-0)
Approved joint meeting schedule with local elected boards (5-0)
Adopted resolutions honoring Hispanic Heritage Month and Betty Jo Sanders (5-0)

Historic Courthouse Courtroom

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (52 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5250 — adopted

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5462 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5463 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF REGULAR SESSION AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5335 — adopted

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5337 — adopted

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5338 — adopted

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5371 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5372 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5373 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5374 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5375 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5376 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5436 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5437 — adopted

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5441 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5443 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5445 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

Mon Jul 15, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider rezoning and infrastructure projects

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on the Unified Development Ordinance and legislative goals. The regular session includes votes on multiple infrastructure projects, public health grants, and rezoning requests.

Rezoning of 19.43 acres off Farrington Point Road to CD-NB for an event center
Rezoning of 37 acres on Christian Chapel Church Rd. to Ind-H Heavy Industrial
Contract with The Wooten Company for $342,700.00 for Hatley Road Water Main Extension
Sale of 1.038-acre property at 333 New Elam Church Road to NCDOT for $225,000
Public hearing for a 285 ft wireless tower at 4162 Bonlee Bennett Rd.

zoninginfrastructurepublic-healthreal-estatetelecommunications

✓ Decided: Board approves multiple infrastructure projects and rezoning requests

The Board approved several project ordinances for watermains, fiber optic cabling, and a park dam. It also approved two rezoning requests and a subdivision plat review. Additionally, the Board authorized the execution of the Kroger Opioid Settlement.

Approved Hatley Road Looping Watermain Project Ordinance (5-0)
Denied Chatham County Detention Center Generator Project Ordinance (vote tally not recorded)
Approved Fiber Optic Cabling Project Ordinance for EOC Backup Center and Siler City Health Clinic (5-0)
Approved Northwest District Park Dam amended Project Ordinance (5-0)
Approved rezoning of 19.43 acres off Farrington Point Road to CD-NB for an Event Center (5-0)
Approved rezoning of 37 acres on Christian Chapel Church Rd. to Ind-H Heavy Industrial (5-0)
Approved Ridgewood Hills subdivision First Plat review for 25 lots (5-0)
Authorized execution of Kroger Opioid Settlement (5-0)

Historic Courthouse Courtroom

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (47 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF REGULAR SESSION AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5299 — adopted

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5334 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5387 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5389 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5390 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5391 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5393 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5394 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5395 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5396 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5397 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5398 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5400 — adopted

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5401 — adopted

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5402 — adopted

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5405 — adopted

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5406 — approved

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5407 — adopted

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

Mon Jun 17, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Chatham County Board considers FY 2024-2025 budget and various local contracts

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session for updates on economic development, schools, trails, and transportation. The regular session includes a vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance and several appointments and contract approvals.

Adoption of the FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
Contract with Motorola Solutions for $205,343.35 for school radio systems
Contract with Motorola Solutions for $390,086.27 for radio console equipment
Public hearing for rezoning 1.331 acres at 4133 Old US 1
Public hearing for a new 285 ft wireless tower at 4162 Bonlee Bennett Rd.

budgetpublic-safetyzoninggovernment-operationsinfrastructure

✓ Decided: Chatham County adopts FY 2024-2025 budget ordinance and multiple contracts

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance and approved a large consent agenda containing various contracts, appointments, and project ordinances, with Commissioner Delaney voting 'no' on all consent items. The Board also continued a public hearing for a wireless telecommunications tower to July 15, 2024, and received multiple work session presentations on county initiatives.

Approved work session agenda (5-0)
Adopted FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance (5-0)
Approved multiple consent agenda items including minutes, appointments, tax refunds, budget amendments, and public safety contracts (4-1, Delaney opposed)
Adopted Resolution honoring George Moses Horton Day in Chatham County (5-0)
Adopted Resolution honoring Juneteenth in Chatham County (5-0)
Adopted Resolution honoring LGBTQ Pride Month in Chatham County (5-0)
Referred Old US 1 rezoning request to the Planning Board
Continued the Southern Towers BTS telecommunications tower public hearing to July 15, 2024 (5-0)

Historic Courthouse Courtroom

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 37 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

24-5304 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5314 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5319 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5325 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5327 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5328 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5332 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5333 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5336 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5340 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5341 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5342 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5343 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5344 — adopted

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5346 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5350 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5352 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5353 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5354 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5356 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Thu May 23, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Chatham County Board of Commissioners begins FY25 budget work session

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a budget work session regarding the final FY25 budget presentation. The session includes discussions on general fund revenue, fee and rate changes, expenses, and other funds.

FY25 General Fund revenue and fee/rate changes
FY25 General Fund expenses
Discussion of other funds

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✓ Decided: Board advances FY25 budget with proposed 4-cent property tax increase

The Board of Commissioners held a two-day work session to review the FY25 budget. Staff presented a balanced budget featuring a proposed property tax rate increase to 72.5 cents per $100 valuation and various fee adjustments. The Board reached a consensus to move forward with the budget as discussed, though no final adoption vote was recorded in these minutes.

Consensus reached to move forward with FY25 budget as discussed
Proposed Ad Valorem property tax rate increase to 72.5 cents per $100
Chair Dasher resigned from Chatham County Partnership for Children board
Adjournment motion passed 5-0

EOC Meeting Room 112 Innovation Way

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ADJOURNMENT — adjourned

5 yea

Mike Dasher yea · Karen Howard yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

A motion was made by Vice Chair Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, that the meeting be adjourned at 12:40pm. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 yea

Dasher yea · Howard yea · Delaney yea · Gomez Flores yea

Tue May 21, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Public hearing for the recommended fiscal year 2024-2025 Chatham County budget

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the recommended fiscal year 2024-2025 Chatham County budget. The session includes an initial presentation of the updated budget recommendations.

Public hearing for the recommended FY 2024-2025 Chatham County budget (Item 24-5307)

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✓ Decided: Board of Commissioners holds public hearing on FY 2024-2025 budget

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to receive community input on the recommended fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. Residents and students spoke primarily in support of increasing teacher and staff salaries to address staffing shortages. No votes were taken on the budget during this session.

Held public hearing for recommended FY 2024-2025 budget

Siler City Town Hall

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ADJOURNMENT — adjourned

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

A motion was made by Vice Chair Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, that the meeting was adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 yea

Howard yea · Dasher yea · Delaney yea · Gomez Flores yea

Mon May 20, 2024 · 3:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Chatham County considers FY2025 budget, economic incentives, and rezonings

The Board will hold public hearings on the FY 2024-2025 budget and economic development incentives for Innovative Construction Group. The agenda also includes votes on rezoning requests for an event center and a heavy industrial site, as well as a special use permit for an asphalt plant at 1535 King Road.

Public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 budget
Economic development incentive agreement for Innovative Construction Group
Special Use Permit for an asphalt plant at 1535 King Road
Rezoning request for an event center on Farrington Point Road
Contract with Central Carolina Holdings for scrap tire hauling

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✓ Decided: Chatham County approves incentives for 157-job manufacturing plant in Siler City

The Board of Commissioners approved an economic development incentive agreement with Innovative Construction Group for a planned 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Siler City, tied to 157 new full-time jobs and about $39 million in investment. Commissioners also approved the Chatham County Language Access Plan and a Special Use Permit for an asphalt plant at 1535 King Rd. A motion asking the Town of Pittsboro to remove itself from NC House Bill 906 died for lack of a second; the board heard that the bill is being pulled. The FY2024-2025 recommended budget was presented in a public hearing and received and filed, with adoption expected June 17.

Approved economic development incentive agreement with Innovative Construction Group (5-0)
Approved Chatham County Language Access Plan (5-0)
Approved Special Use Permit for asphalt manufacture/refining plant at 1535 King Rd., 18.685 acres (5-0)
Approved Estates at Laurel Ridge Phase 1B final plat revision removing stub-out to parcel 66108 (5-0)
Approved FY2023-2024 budget amendments (5-0)
Approved on-call contract with WithersRavenel for disaster consultant services (5-0)
Approved contract with Central Carolina Holdings for hauling scrap tires (5-0)
Motion asking Pittsboro to remove itself from NC House Bill 906 did not receive a second; no vote taken

Historic Courthouse Courtroom

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (24 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5303 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF REGULAR SESSION AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5180 — adopted

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5257 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5264 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5296 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5297 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5298 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5300 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5302 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5305 — adopted

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5282 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5267 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

ADJOURNMENT — adjourned

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5254 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5269 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5309 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5310 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5311 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

Mon May 6, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Chatham County Commissioners discuss budget and housing plan

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session followed by a regular session. Key discussions include the recommended Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget and an affordable housing strategic plan update.

Presentation of the recommended Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
Vote on the 2023 Affordable Housing Plan: Strategic Plan and Data Update
Amendment of the Fiber Optic Cabling Project Ordinance
Amendment of the Briar Chapel Park Project Ordinance
Rezoning request for boat and RV storage at 896 Beaver Creek Rd

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✓ Decided: Chatham County adopts 2023 Affordable Housing Plan and requests legislative repeal

The Board of Commissioners adopted the 2023 Affordable Housing Plan and requested a legislative repeal of Session Law 2007-43, Section 2 to allow voluntary annexation by the City of Sanford. The Board also approved several project ordinances and contracts. A recommended FY 2024-2025 budget was presented for future public hearings.

Adopted 2023 Affordable Housing Plan: Strategic Plan and Data Update (5-0)
Requested legislative repeal of Session Law 2007-43, Section 2 (5-0)
Adopted amended Fiber Optic Cabling Project Ordinance (5-0)
Adopted amended Briar Chapel Park Project Ordinance (5-0)
Approved resolution 24-16 approving America 250 NC Committee (5-0)
Approved resolution 24-17 conveying surplus Ford Ranger to County Schools (5-0)
Approved resolution 24-18 finding boat/RV storage rezoning at 896 Beaver Creek Rd inconsistent with Plan Chatham (5-0)
Approved iWorq Systems, Inc. software contract (5-0)

Historic Courthouse Courtroom

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (20 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5247 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF REGULAR SESSION AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5211 — adopted

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5256 — adopted

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5274 — adopted

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5275 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5276 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5277 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

ADJOURNMENT — adjourned

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5278 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5253 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5252 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5238 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5263 — adopted

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5285 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5284 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5294 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5295 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

A motion was made by Commissioner Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner Delaney, that this be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 yea

Howard yea · Dasher yea · Delaney yea · Gomez Flores yea

Mon Apr 15, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Chatham County Board discusses budgets and zoning requests

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive budget updates from the Sheriff’s Office and Chatham County Schools. The regular session includes votes on various rezoning requests, appointments, and fund acceptances.

Budget updates for the Sheriff's Office and Chatham County Schools
Vote on Unified Development Ordinance Project budget increase
Rezoning request for 22.945 acres at 190 Top Chord Way from R-1 to Light Industrial
Acceptance of $30,106 for office supplies and $50,000 for public health services
Public hearing for rezoning 19.43 acres off Farrington Point Road to CD-NB Business

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✓ Decided: Board approves $600K in Coal Ash funds for Moncure Fire training facility

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved allocating $600,000 from Coal Ash funds to the Moncure Fire Department for a training facility, with the County Manager to work out the contract. The Board also approved a $159,000 budget supplement and contract extension for the Unified Development Ordinance project, and approved recommendations to award $675,000 in Chatham Agricultural Preservation & Development grant funding. The Board received budget presentations from the Sheriff's Office and Chatham County Schools but made no decisions on those requests. A public hearing on a rezoning request for an event center off Farrington Point Road was continued to May 20, 2024, due to illness.

Allocated $600,000 of Coal Ash funds to Moncure Fire Department for training facility (5-0)
Approved $159K budget supplement and extended UDO contract to January 31, 2025 (5-0)
Approved CAPD Trust Fund recommendations awarding $675,000 in grants (5-0)
Continued public hearing for rezoning at Farrington Point Road to May 20, 2024 (5-0)
Approved general use rezoning at 190 Top Chord Way from R-1 to Light Industrial (5-0)
Approved Fearrington subdivision final plat for Millcroft right-of-way dedication (5-0)
Approved ABC Board recommendation to exceed General Manager salary authorized by statute (5-0)
Appointed Jamie Andrews to Planning Board and Karen Howard to Central Carolina Community College Board of Trustees (5-0)

Agriculture and Conference Center

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

24-5243 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

The other 40 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon Mar 18, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Chatham County Board discusses budget planning and opioid settlement funds

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session regarding strategic planning and the 2025 budget. The regular session includes votes on various land use requests, county contracts, and public safety equipment.

Resolution to direct $364,500 in opioid settlement funds toward addiction treatment and recovery services
Rezoning request for a regional drinking water treatment facility on Seaforth Road
Special use permit request for a wireless telecommunications tower off NC 42 in Moncure
Subdivision review for Savannah Ridge consisting of 78 lots off Moncure School Road
Sheriff’s Office request to purchase seven vehicles for $283,847.90

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✓ Decided: Board denies buffer waiver for car wash and rezoning for boat storage

The Board denied a request to modify a perimeter buffer for a septic system at a proposed car wash and rejected a rezoning request for a boat and RV storage facility. The Board also approved $2 million in additional ARPA funds for broadband and $364,500 in opioid settlement funds.

Denied buffer waiver for SXCW Properties II LLC septic system (5-0)
Denied rezoning for Walt Lewis boat and RV storage facility (5-0)
Approved $2M in additional ARPA funds for broadband project (5-0)
Approved $364,500 in opioid settlement funds for treatment and prevention (5-0)
Approved Value Chatham mission, vision, and equity statements (5-0)
Approved Special Use Permit for wireless tower off NC 42 (5-0)
Approved rezoning for regional water treatment facility on Seaforth Road (5-0)
Approved $159,735 for 911 recording hardware upgrades (5-0)

Agriculture and Conference Center

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (36 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

24-5123 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5131 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5162 — adopted

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

APPROVAL OF REGULAR SESSION AGENDA — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

23-5013 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

23-5065 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

23-5067 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5139 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5141 — adopted

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5146 — adopted

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5147 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5148 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5149 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5151 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5152 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5153 — approved

4 yea · 1 abstain

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores abstain · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5154 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5155 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5156 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

24-5157 — approved

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

Mon Feb 19, 2024 · 2:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Chatham County Board discusses pay studies, budget updates, and rezoning requests

The Board of Commissioners will review quarterly updates for Vaya Health, ARPA funds, and the FY2024 second quarter budget. The agenda includes votes on various appointments, contract approvals, and public hearings regarding land use.

Implementation of the FY 2024 Pay Study
$10,000 allocation to Bynum Front Porch for historic community nomination
Rezoning request for 22.945 acres at 190 Top Chord Way from R-1 to Light Industrial
Special Use Permit hearing for an asphalt manufacture or refining plant at 1535 King Rd.
Grant match funds for the Deep River State Trail Feasibility Study

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✓ Decided: Board approves FY 2024 pay study implementation and Bynum historic funding

The Board approved a pay study implementation costing $190,000 for the remainder of FY 2024 and allocated $10,000 for Bynum's historic community nomination. Several administrative appointments and contract amendments were approved via the consent agenda. A requested buffer waiver for a proposed car wash was deferred for further information.

Approved FY 2024 pay study implementation for public safety, elections, and facilities staff (5-0)
Approved $10,000 allocation to Bynum Front Porch for historic nomination consultant (5-0)
Approved lease agreement with CCCC for George Lucier Sustainable Technology building (5-0)
Approved contract with Hobbs Architects for Space Needs Study/Master Plan (5-0)
Approved extension of Early Childhood Community Assessment contract to June 30, 2024 (4-0, 1 recuse)
Tabled SXCW Properties II LLC buffer waiver request for further information
Continued quasi-judicial hearing for 1535 King Rd asphalt plant to March (5-0)
Referred 190 Top Chord Way rezoning request to the Planning Board

Agriculture and Conference Center

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Commissioner Dasher requested recusal — approved

3 yea · 1 abstain · 1 nay

Mike Dasher abstain · David Delaney nay · Karen Howard yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

The other 33 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Tue Feb 13, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss legislative goals

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss various legislative goals. Discussions include priorities for the Town of Siler City, Pittsboro, and Chatham County Board of Education.

Discussion of 2024 Legislative Goals
Review of Town of Siler City Goals
Review of Pittsboro Legislative Priorities
Review of Chatham County BOE 2024 Legislative Priorities
Review of CCCC Legislative Goals

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✓ Decided: Chatham County Board of Commissioners discusses 2024 legislative goals

The Board of Commissioners met for a legislative breakfast to discuss priorities for state funding and policy changes. Representatives from the county, Siler City, Pittsboro, the Board of Education, and Central Carolina Community College presented their respective goals. No formal votes were taken on the proposed goals.

Discussed legislative goals including broadband expansion, affordable housing, and mental health services
Reviewed Siler City's goals regarding economic development tier systems and local control
Reviewed Pittsboro's goals regarding annexation waivers and drinking water contaminant funding
Reviewed Board of Education priorities including teacher salaries and school safety
Reviewed Central Carolina Community College requests for Moore Center and multi-campus funding
Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Agriculture and Conference Center

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ADJOURNMENT — adjourned

5 yea

Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

A motion was made by Vice Chair Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 yea

Howard yea · Dasher yea · Delaney yea · Gomez Flores yea

Tue Jan 16, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

Chatham County considers rezoning for a regional drinking water treatment facility

The Board of Commissioners will consider rezoning requests for a regional drinking water treatment facility and new residential/commercial developments. The agenda includes votes on network service contracts, budget amendments, and COVID-19 vaccination funding. The board will also review housing trust fund award recommendations.

Rezoning for apartments and commercial space at 11785 US 15-501 N
Rezoning for boat and RV storage at 2649 Farrington Point Rd
$12,012 annual contract with Brightspeed for network services
$68,324 in funds for COVID-19 vaccination support
Housing Trust Fund award recommendations for Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together

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✓ Decided: Board approves rezoning for boat storage and water facility hearing referred

The Board approved a rezoning for a boat and RV storage facility and a mixed-use development near US 15-501. A public hearing for a regional water treatment facility was referred to the Planning Board, while a hearing for an asphalt plant was continued to February. The Board also approved Housing Trust Fund awards totaling $300,000 and canceled the February 5 meeting.

Approved rezoning for boat/RV storage at 2649 Farrington Point Rd (5-0)
Approved rezoning for mixed-use development at 11785 US 15-501 N (4-1)
Referred water treatment facility rezoning hearing to Planning Board
Continued asphalt plant hearing to Feb 19, 2024 (5-0)
Referred wireless tower hearing to Planning Board
Approved $300k Housing Trust Fund awards for Habitat and Rebuilding Together (5-0)
Approved $12,012/year Brightspeed network contract (5-0)
Canceled Feb 5, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Agriculture and Conference Center

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-5011 — approved

4 yea · 1 nay

Mike Dasher yea · David Delaney nay · Karen Howard yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan yea

The other 19 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Board of Commissioners

Chatham County Board of Commissioners begins three-day annual budget retreat

The Board of Commissioners is conducting the first day of a three-day retreat focused on annual budget planning. The agenda includes discussions on board priorities, financial policies, and presentations from various county departments.

Discussion of FY2025 goals and priorities
Review of budget and financial policies
Health Department presentation on public health priorities
Partnership for Children early childhood action plan presentation
Chatham County Schools presentation

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✓ Decided: Board approves change to Budget and Financial Policies

The Board of Commissioners held a three-day annual budget retreat to review goals, departmental presentations, and financial trends. The Board approved a policy change requiring departments to encumber capital outlay funds by December 31st. Most other items, including budget requests and pay studies, were received and filed for future consideration.

Approved change to Budget and Financial Policies requiring capital outlay funds be encumbered by Dec 31 (5-0)
Denied motion to reconsider vote on Budget and Financial Policies changes (3-2)
Approved motion to enter closed session to consult with attorney (5-0)
Approved motion to exit closed session (5-0)
Approved name change for court programs to Chatham Diversion & Advocacy Programs (consensus)

Agriculture and Conference Center

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

23-5079 — received and filed

3 nay · 2 yea

Mike Dasher nay · David Delaney yea · Karen Howard nay · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Katie Kenlan nay

The other 6 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

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